A face-to-face appointment is a chance to look in depth at what is concerning you, in confidence. Therapy can enable you to make sense of events or experiences and explore options for change by providing a specific opportunity where you will be listened to carefully and respected. 

Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on changing the automatic negative thoughts that can contribute to and worsen our emotional difficulties, depression, and anxiety. CBT focuses on challenging and changing cognitive distortions (such as thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes) and their associated behaviours to improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies that target solving current problems.

Group therapy involves one or more psychologists who lead a group of roughly five to 15 patients. Typically, groups meet for an hour or two each week. Some people attend individual therapy in addition to groups, while others participate in groups only.

The Specialist Psychotherapy Service offers treatment, consultation and advice to adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing complex mental health difficulties that have not responded to previous treatment. Your psychologist will work with you to resolve your problems and give you coping strategies that are suitable to you.

Telephone counselling works in the same way as face-to-face counselling but the sessions are conducted over the phone. Therapists may offer this as an additional avenue of support between face-to-face counselling sessions. Telephone counselling can offer you a greater sense of confidentiality and anonymity.